1959 – Blackwork Embroidery
Simple stitching from a historical source.
Category: Home
Jon Whitcomb’s Timeless Illustrations and Flatware in 1951
Jon Whitcomb’s 1951 Glamour magazine ad features mid-century Community Silverplate flatware, presenting four elegant patterns appealing to brides-to-be.
1950 – Gas Refrigerator and Deadly Consequences
Servel gas refrigerators, popular mid-century, faced carbon monoxide risks, prompting government warnings and disposal incentives.
1963 Bed Transformation
Asleep in a meadow
1961 – Choose your Thread and Needles Wisely
A useful fabric, thread, and needle chart from Coats & Clark
1964 – Mom and her Super Power
The busy and fulfilling life of a mother
1961 – Sewing Machine Memories
The wonderful hum of a mid-century Singer.
1964 – 1,095 Meals to Make
Why is this newlywed smiling?
1964 – Blue and Bold
Be bold with blue on blue
1948 Post War Home Decor
Mid-century modern prevails in this refurbished Carriage House
1946 – Just Relax
A promise of million dollar comfort from this smiling pair for Kroehler Sofas and Chairs.
1950 – Household Hints: Lemons, Baking Soda and Clothes Pins
How to use Lemons, Baking Soda, and Clothes Pins for your household chores. From 1950.
1950 – Yellow Spatter Linoleum
A mid-century kitchen with white cabinets and a yellow Spatter Linoleum floor from Armstrong.
Vintage Green Decor Trends from 1964
The June 1964 Bride and Home magazine suggests using bold greens in decor, leading to regrettable design choices for homeowners.
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